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A Cumberland Police K9 named Kilo helped officers find almost 500 grams of meth during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of one suspect. Driver Jeffery Snider was arrested after Kilo alerted to the drugs and police found meth and weed in the car. The street value of the drugs is estimated at about 25-thousand-dollars. This is Kilo’s third successful narcotics deployment since finishing training one week ago.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Rock County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 5 1/2-year-old doe. The premises is quarantined, where it will remain while DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinarians and staff conduct the epidemiological investigation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

“These students are already here, living and learning in our region. If we listen to them – and respond to what they need – we have an incredible opportunity to keep them here as contributors to our economy, our neighborhoods, and our future. This survey helps us all see what matters most to the next generation and how we can work together to create a place where they want to stay.” -Dave Minor, President/CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber

Following a season-long celebration of its 50 years in the community, Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra (CVSO) announced its 2025-26 lineup, which marks the 51st season for the ensemble. Five major concerts, all of which will take place in the RCU Theatre at Pablo Center at the Confluence, are planned for the ensemble’s season entitled “A Maestro’s Legacy”, which runs from Sept. 2025 to May 2026. An additional, special performance is also planned for the Feb. concert cycle, with the goal

Healthcare meets the classroom with a local investment from Marshfield Clinic. Below is the information about the upcoming additions to schools in our area. Today’s children and youth must navigate a complex, academically competitive, and ever-changing world. Overwhelming evidence demands that we complement the emphasis on academics with the expansion of social and emotional skills, and competencies that are equally important for students to succeed in school and in life. ​To address these demands, Marshfield Clinic’s Center for Community Health

An Eau Claire tattoo artist is free on bond as he faces charges of sexual assault.  Forty-four-year-old Christopher Ardoin is accused of inappropriately touching three women including two clients and a coworker.  Ardoin — who appeared in court yesterday — was a tattoo artist at Skin Prints Studio and was fired from his position after a victim made the shop aware of their story. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking state residents to participate in the “Great Wisconsin Bat Count” again this year.  The effort is meant to help wildlife experts gauge the state’s bat population.  Volunteers are asked to count bats on one night between June 6th and 8th and another night between July 18th and 20th.  The two counts help estimate the number of bat pups that have gotten mature enough to start flying.  More details on the effort are

The Green Bay Packers are announcing the date for their annual family night this year.  It is planned for Saturday, August 2nd at Lambeau Field.  The event is an introduction to the new football season and consists of a full practice and game-like atmosphere at the stadium.  Tickers are ten dollars each and go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16th through Ticketmaster-dot-com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

An Eau Claire man is facing 23 charges after being the center of a manhunt on Friday. Prosecutors say 47-year-old Leo Lacy threatened someone with a gun at Smokehouse Tobacco last Thursday. Police say he crashed his car during a police pursuit the next day in East Side Hill before running away. Schools in the area were put on lockdown while law enforcement tried to locate Lacy, who was found in a storage area above an open garage. Lacy is

Eau Claire County officials are warning residents and businesses of a fraudulent invoice  scam that is currently circulating. The scam involves fake invoices being sent under the name “Matt Michels”,  falsely claiming to be from the Eau Claire County Planning & Development Department and requesting  payment.  The fake invoices appear official and may reference planning or development-related services, but they are not  legitimate and are not associated with Eau Claire County or any of its employees.  Key Details of the